The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

The Rock Orchestra plays Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center on Monday, November 30, 2026, at 8 PM. It's a British collective founded in 2020 by Nathan Reed, and they've built their name on reimagining rock and metal anthems with orchestral arrangements. The whole thing is played in a gothic, candlelit setting, with the band in skeletal attire and powerful instrumentation. It's a crossover of gothic metal, rock, and pop that defines their live sound.

Their repertoire pulls from a wide range of rock and metal. They've gained global acclaim and viral success with covers like The Cranberries' "Zombie," and they've taken on System of a Down, Metallica, and Linkin Park. The set is built around those orchestral arrangements, so you're hearing these songs played by a full ensemble rather than a standard rock band. The skeletal costumes and the candlelit room are part of the presentation, not just a backdrop.

If you're familiar with the band, you know the drill: rock songs played with classical elegance, set in a gothic atmosphere. If they're new to you, that's exactly what to expect. The Tampa date is part of the same tour that's brought them to audiences around the world. The show is at Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 N Macinnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602, starting at 8 PM on Monday, November 30.